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A fundamental evaluation known as a Level 1 inspection is a visual assessment without making use of any special tools. A service technician will examine all the standard structures that are accessible with a hand-held light to make sure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will also examine to make certain there is absolutely nothing blocking the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have not had any kind of concerns in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested inspection.
An advanced evaluation, or Level 2 inspection, is extra comprehensive. This will include everything that is completed with a basic assessment with the addition of a camera or other device to check the whole flue as well as interior chimney structure. It would also include an inspection of the attic and also any areas bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the type of evaluation done during a real estate transaction for the sale or purchase of a property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, earthquakes, chimney fires, or any event which may have impacted the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a great deal of adjustments in the way you use your fire place, then the more in-depth examination is likewise recommended.
A Level 3 inspection consists of all the assessments performed in Level 1 and 2 inspections, but also consists of the removal of portions of the chimney or building such as the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme circumstances when it is absolutely needed in order to validate the safety of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be done once a year and maintained as needed.